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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1955

Page

8

Wilson Man Gets Call to West Point

Larry Marsh, outstanding Wilson senior, was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is the only boy in Southern California to receive this honor. Admission followed two examinations including an intelligence test approved by Congressman Craig Hosmer and a four day evaluation at the Naval Training Center in San Diego covering math English US history health and aptitude. He has been active in the local Legislature at Bruinville and has maintained top grades. He will depart for the Academy in early July.

Larry Marsh Wilson United States Military Academy West Point California Cougressman Craig Hosmer Mansir Naval Training Cener San Diego

Staff named for Jordan Cat’s Purr annual

The Jordan Cat’s Purr annual announces fall staff: Editor-in-chief Dave Drake. copy editors Joan Arnold and Pat Gardner. news editor Ruth Lindquist with Nancy Skeens, Charlotte Mareiz and Carol Woodruff. Page two editors Bert Begin and Betty Hunter aided by Darlene Acuff. Ramona Rogers edits page three with Emily Manor, Sally Hordon, Martha Maya. Sports editor Merle Johnston leads with Larry Gehrig Chuck Cole Dick Sturges Bob Shelby Danay Adams. Business managers Joy Kenneck Stephen Levine. advertising layout managers Carolyn King Share Brown. circulation Dor Coon for fall semester.

Dave Drake Joan Arnold Pat Gardner Jordan Ruth Lindquist Nancy Skeens Charlotte Mareiz Carol Woodruff Bert Begin Betty Hunter Darlene Acuff Ramona Rogers Emily Manor Sally Hordon Martha Maya Merle Johnston Larry Gehrig Chuck Cole Dick Sturges Bob Shelby Danay Adams Pianey Joy Kenneck Stephen Levine Carolyn King Share Brown Dor Coon

Jordan Picnic Goes Off With a Bang

Food and fun marked the Jordan All-School Picnic on June 3 as DSJ campus groups ran booths with pies cakes cookies and cotton candy. Highlights included a sponge throw rope pull and lunches for the men with seniors returning bronzed from Catalina misadventure.

Jordan DSJ Derair Catalina Bays’ League Jordam Ron Fairly Richard Cling P Mincipal

News Bureau Head Named at Poly High

John Katsimeta has been named fall semester news bureau chief at Poly High. A full slate of staff fills roles across editing, sports, society, and features with Margie McDonald moving from prior chief to assign roles and Gail Jonison as news head.

Poly High John Katsimeta Omy Fely Joh Gail Jonison Gery Dungeon Ray Maxwell John Margie McDonald Richard Trempson Claire Thebenguth Charles Cushman Mike Dee Donna Keller

Jordan F B L A Elects New Officers

Elections of officers for Jordan's Future Business Leaders of America were held at a recent meeting. Gloria Woods was elected president, Jo An Morrill vice president, Jean Kunkel secretary, Doris Morgan treasurer, and Sherril Powers reporter and historian.

F.B.L.A Jordan Business Leaders of America Gloria Woods Jo An Morrill Jean Kunkel Doris Morgan Sherril Powers

Poly Awards 44 Graduates with Gold and Jewel L Honors

Poly announces its annual awards assembly next week issuing gold Ls to 15 senior recipients and one or two jeweled Ls to 29 more. Names include Sheila Braman Geri Broweyney Til Buchan Charmeiac Cave Crose Clea Flanders Nancy Faust Marene Hair Chuck Johnson Joyce Kenyon Many Kalnick Margie McRanadh Dave Mullard Howard Reichner Zonatus Steith and Barbara Barry Aenpiela Beexer Kelty Belcher etc.

Poly Sheila

Poly Grad Wins Mary RCA Medal At Harvard ROTC Review

Navy ROTC midshipman Li Coundy Geoffrey Hidde Bell, a Poly graduate, won the Reserve Officers Association medal for top naval standing among seniors at Harvard. He received the award before fellow cadets at Harvard during the annual Army Navy and Air Force ROTC review. Geoffrey, class of 1, was active in CSF and Bohemian Club, served as commissioner of affairs, and competed in Bee, varsity football, and varsity tennis.

Li Coundy Geoffrey Hidde Bell Poly Reserve Officers Association of the United States Harvard Naval Service Tli Can Fiels Harvard University Geoffrey CSF Bohemian Club

Concert Program at Municipal Band Farewell Event

A fragmented OCR listing a municipal band concert with names such as Gardner Himes Wes Barner Jetsny and Stones. It references a finale titled Arkansas ryeler and mentions tunes played without enemy names, with unclear location and date details.

Eocene Labarte Chachetor Chailer Fh Hincoln Park Phowluin Ivertalte Golon Usromanne Gardner Himes Wes Barner Jetsny Tenoan Arkansas

Poly Board Approves Eight Student Council Chairmen

Eight Pepperdine College juniors received student government approval to become council chairmen for the next term. Appointments include finances Pat Murchie Tennessee chempson activities and campus committee Pall summer publicity Mar bao Wreltch art gallery Patti Creighton display case and Deborah Keniston picture loan. Outgoing chairmen listed include Corinne Buffington finance Karen Hut Fine activists Janet Helms forensics and others.

Poly Council Chhairmen Lhe Pat Murchie Tenessee Chempson Ccaampus Committee Tchr Kalsumela Mar Bao Wreltch Fusie Norma Taney Art Gallery Patti Creighton Deborah Kenistton Jean Forensics Lafayette Hotel Corinne Buffington Karen Hut Fine Janet Helms Nanny Peery Margie McDonald Louise Lee Sorority Land Fraternity Barbara Barry Kitty Curry Sandra Martin Carolyn Libbach Nancy Polzin

Bruins Elect Yell Leaders and Flag Bearers

The Brainville school selects yell teachers Kerry Teeple Jim Ferguson and Mike Brown and yell queen Dayle Craig for next semester. Banner colors will be waved by Sandy Warburton Melba Newhill Nancy Viets and Ann Cooper with flag girls Janie W Newsmith Sue Extey Kate Yeanson and Darlene War er. Brainville singers will be Jo Garvyerlel Fran Mansay Patty McSwain Donna Allen and alternate Charlene Mc Gowan.

Wilsoniteson Te Vietary Kerry, Teeple Jim Ferguson Mike Brown Dayle Craig Persier Sandy Warburton Melba Newhill Nancy Viets Ann Cooper Janie W Newsmith Sue Extey Kate Yeanson Darlene Warer Brainville Jo Garvyerlel Fran Mansay Patty McSwain Donna Allen Charlene McGowan

Usherettes for Vespers Chosen Sophomore Group Named

A selected group of 24 sophomore usherettes for vesper and graduation services was chosen this year from auditions. Judges evaluated poise appearance and voice in front of a panel of teachers.

Ushevettes Cym Judy Kulk Chris Orliz Carolyn Nance Mary Clemens Jo Elzengs Janet Rowe Sally Barton Jeanne Elwell Phyllis Hess Phylls “Amemunson Wilma Delpraz Dmily Manor Jo Toler Caralyn Metesli Carol Woodruff Shirley Bostick Lois Knall Barbara Ludlow Dolly Dunn Iiha Smith Sibyl Paer Joette Tayle Mignon Crewford Judy Greeley

Japan Students Hold Educator Prisoner at Kyoto Univ Rally

About 100 students at Kyoto University seized President Yukitaka Takigawa after a club clash. He was kept in custody for over 30 hours following a rally cancelation tied to the university’s 58th anniversary. Authorities ordered his release as the standoff ended Friday.

President Knox Polk riddle themed crossword clues

A fragmented OCR style crossword grid lists multiple clues and answers across and down. It references historical figures and varied terms such as President, Knox Polk, and items like bridge undulation and volcanic terms, suggesting a period puzzle with scattered, partially legible entries.

Nv. Ss Knox Polk Iis Childress Poli Suvernor Abgessee India Assam

Obituaries from Long Beach area include Brown and Kelley deaths

Obituary notices record Blanche Kathleen Brown Evelyn Clark Clary and Mary Kelley among Long Beach area residents dying Friday. Details note births, survivors, church affiliations, and service times. Interments are private. Memorials reference local mortuaries Pecks Dilday and Lambe family services with religious rites and cemetery plans.

Simpson Mrs Margaret Lu’eille dies in Long Beach hospital

Mrs Margaret Lu eille Simpson 60 of Rose Ave Long Beach tied Friday in a local hospital. A Wheeel Ing W Va native she came to Long Beach from Star Beach four years ago. Survived by husband James D and brother Marion DeGrace. Service Tuesday at 10 am at B W Coan Funeral Home Chipet

Kelley Anna Elizabheth Kelley Walnut Ave Omaha Neb Therian Church Kelle Maggie MacDougall Bonnie Rolt Nellie Mor‘Vinelli James Long Beach Harry Kenneth Kelley Laura White Clifford Maitland Dilday Pel Dayton Drake Sunnyside Memorial Park St. Athanasius Catholic Church Holy Name Society Fleet Reserve Branch Catholic Naval William T. Jr James E Michael 2 Genevieve Bayseigel Norrine Jerome St & P St. Athanasius Church Rimpson Margaret Lu‘eille Simpson Tla Rose Ave Wheeel Ing W. Va Star Beach James D Marion DeGrace B. W. Coan Funers Chipet

Fire destroys Rugcraft of California carpet plant in Los Angeles

A spectacular early morning blaze leveled the Rugcraft of California carpet plant in Los Angeles destroying the one story concrete and brick plant and large stock of carpet and drug stocks. Firefighters arrived quickly and prevented spread to nearby homes with an estimated damage of $100,000.

Los Angeles Rugcraft of California

Building Permits This Honey

A scrambled list of permits and contractors appears for multiple projects in Long Beach and surroundings. Entries reference dwellings, additions, demolitions, pools, and garages with various contractors such as Bradley Construction Co and Findley Construction Co, plus engineers and architects, with monetary values ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Sar A.keo Ss Nine Saif Mim Rogers Hart Wople Caucuy William A Merchant Shelley Walter Crown Xaililliom Orangh Con Wapmty Blank Parage Montalr Bernard Mckenzia Long Beach Marbor Apt Flee I. B Larion Anthony” Brog Gao Meler Rarane Eucalyptus Ames Cipolla Additios

Business and Industry Summary for Week by Walter Breede Jr

New York report notes auto production at year low due to strikes and holidays but other key sectors like steel, coal, rail traffic and energy stay near peaks. Optimism persists as experts forecast a strong summer. June retail and installment debt data signal continued consumer demand and spending.

New York Iron Age AULO Ward U. S Detroit Dun & Bradstreet Steelways

Trend of Security Prices for Past Week Analyzed

Analysis by H De La Chapelle and partners reviews stock market patterns for the week and hints at a looming trading top. It notes consolidation after May into June with likely July–August strength limited by selling bulls and cautious investors. Industries highlighted include steels electronics chemicals drugs and automotive demand, with earnings and dividends guiding prices.

Parrow Hull Ytlees Eughly Moray Barron's DAT Dale le France Secember Feney Sunestrykh Don G. Mitchell Sylvania Mitchellsindustrles Kent Pace

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